# Government urges vigilance as the El Niño weather pattern brings heat and below-normal rainfall between this month and December. The South African Weather Service has warned of above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall. Government advised citizens to limit outdoor activities to early morning or late afternoon, stay in the shade, wear wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses and light clothing, stay hydrated, and apply sunscreen. The Weather Service urges citizens to follow official alerts and disaster management authorities.
Government urges vigilance as El Niño brings heat and drought